Resolution criteria

Each prediction will resolve as follows:

• Aus Win Toss: Resolves "Yes" if Australia wins the coin toss at the start of the match.

• WI Win Toss: Resolves "Yes" if West Indies wins the coin toss.

• Draw: Resolves "Yes" if the match concludes without a winner, typically due to time constraints or weather interruptions.

• Tie: Resolves "Yes" if both teams have identical scores at the end of the match, a rare occurrence in Test cricket.

• Australia Win: Resolves "Yes" if Australia wins the match.

• Winner by an innings: Resolves "Yes" if either team wins by an innings margin, meaning the losing team did not surpass the opponent's first innings total across both their innings.

• Aus bat First: Resolves "Yes" if Australia bats first in the match.

• Aus bowl First: Resolves "Yes" if Australia bowls first.

• Cummins 5-fa: Resolves "Yes" if Pat Cummins takes five or more wickets in a single innings.

• Usman makes 100: Resolves "Yes" if Usman Khawaja scores 100 or more runs in a single innings.

• Windies Win: Resolves "Yes" if West Indies wins the match.

Official match records from reputable cricket sources such as ESPNcricinfo will be used to determine outcomes.

Background

The first Test between Australia and West Indies is scheduled to begin on June 25, 2025, at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. (espncricinfo.com)

Team News:

• Australia: Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped due to recent underperformance, and Steve Smith is ruled out with a finger injury. Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis have been included in the squad. (reuters.com)

• West Indies: Shai Hope returns to the Test squad after nearly four years, while veteran pacer Kemar Roach has been omitted. (reuters.com)

Player Form:

• Pat Cummins: Recently returned from injury and is expected to lead Australia's bowling attack. (reuters.com)

• Usman Khawaja: Scored a double century against Sri Lanka earlier this year, indicating strong form. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Shamar Joseph: Made an impressive Test debut against Australia in 2024, taking a five-wicket haul and scoring 36 runs. (en.wikipedia.org)

Considerations

• Weather Conditions: Weather in Barbados can be unpredictable; rain interruptions could influence match outcomes.

• Pitch Behavior: Kensington Oval is known for its balanced pitch, offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, which could impact scoring and wicket-taking opportunities.

• Team Dynamics: The absence of key players like Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne for Australia, and the inclusion of returning and debuting players for both teams, may affect team performance and strategies.